Quality Engineer – NPI & Aerospace Precision

Odin Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Engineer for a precision engineering manufacturer in Manchester serving aerospace and defence sectors. You will support NPI and ongoing product quality across manufacturing operations, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the lifecycle.

You will interpret drawings and GD&T, lead FAIR reviews, investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions with MRB support, using CMM and other measurement equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Alternatively, a time-served Quality Inspector with strong technical knowledge looking to progress into an engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specifications.
• Experience within precision engineering, aerospace, defence or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Practical experience of: First Article Inspection (FAIR); Non-conformance management; Material Review Board (MRB) processes; Concession and deviation management; Root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities, ensuring quality requirements are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct and review FAIR in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements to verify product conformity.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage MRB activities and support concession and deviation requests.
• Carry out inspections using a variety of measurement equipment, including CMM, Keyence systems and hand tools.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Non-conformance management

QMS/IMS knowledge

Tools

CMM

Keyence optical systems

Conventional hand measuring equipment

Job description

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Engineer for a precision engineering manufacturer in Manchester serving aerospace and defence sectors. You will support NPI and ongoing product quality across manufacturing operations, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the lifecycle.

You will interpret drawings and GD&T, lead FAIR reviews, investigate non-conformances and drive corrective actions with MRB support, using CMM and other measurement equipment.